A remarkable 10 ten days for the club and its members & supporters.

When Chairman Michael Hopkins accepted the England Cricket Board's invitiation to become the NatWest CricketForce Midlands Showcase Club 2011 - it was a bold decision but based on his faith the members had the enthusiasm and expertise to make it work and that the local community would respond to the 'call to action'.

Well, the last ten days must have encouraged him to think he made the right call - key partners have agreed 'in kind' contributions. Westerman Homes with 3000 bricks, Lafarge with 20 tonnes of aggregate, Dulux Decorating Centres with £500 of materials and Henshaw Builders of Ilkeston with 120 pressed concrete paving slabs.

Fourteen  members walked 10 miles along the Trent raising £600

While at the same time he has seen the membership engage in the event with over 20 members completing the sponsored walk, clearing the main pavilion for the Derby College decorating team and discussing our needs with partners.

Now - the immediate task is to organise the delivery of these contributions to West Park and then focus on recruiting 'volunteers' to help us on our Big Day - 10th April 2011.

Come to our progress meeting on the 10th February at West Park Leisure Centre, Harrington Room at 8.30pm for the latest news and find our how you can help whether you can join us on the day or not.